Clive Phillipps-Wolley

Broschiertes Buch

Sport In The Crimea And Caucasus (1881)

Beschreibung

Sport In The Crimea And Caucasus is a book written by Clive Phillipps-Wolley and first published in 1881. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences of hunting and shooting in the Crimea and Caucasus regions during the late 19th century. The book begins with an introduction to the geography and history of the regions, followed by detailed descriptions of the various game animals found there, including bears, wolves, wild boars, and various species of deer. The author also provides insights into the local hunting and shooting culture, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by hunters in the region.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of hunting expeditions, including the author's encounters with wild animals and the excitement of the chase. The author also shares his observations on the natural beauty of the region and the unique cultural traditions of the local people.Overall, Sport In The Crimea And Caucasus is a fascinating account of a bygone era of hunting and adventure in a remote and exotic part of the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in hunting, wildlife, and the history of the Caucasus region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Autor

Sir Clive Phillipps-Wolley was a British-Canadian government figure, author, and large game hunter. Perhaps his two most famous compositions are The Sea Queen Wakes (1896) and Coronation Hymn, written to commemorate George V's coronation. Edward Clive Oaknall Long Phillipps was born in 1853 as the eldest son of public schoolteacher Richard Augustus Long Phillipps, who was distantly connected to Lord Robert Clive. He was educated at Rossall School. In 1877, as a legally entitled but distantly connected male inheritor, he successfully petitioned to inherit his great-grandfather's Wolley estate, which included approximately 200 acres. He added the Wolley surname to his own and omitted "Edward" from his legal name. At the age of 20, Phillipps was appointed as vice-consul of the British Legation in Kerch, Crimea. He scouted and hunted large wildlife in the Caucasus. He studied law, was called to the bar at Middle Temple, and practiced for less than a year. After inheriting the Wolley estate, Phillips-Wolley resigned from the British consulate service to join the fourth battalion of the South Wales Borderers, where he taught shooting and rose to the rank of captain.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. April 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 549g
• ISBN-13: 9781104307899
• ISBN-10: 1104307898
• Artikelnr.: 26346404